Fire Investigation

Question 1

When is a fire investigation unit on the PDA

Answer 1

4 pump fire
Persons reported
Firefighter emergency
Fatalities at fires two fiu's
Explosions inform FIU
Where member of public has a fire related injury

Question 2

When an incident commander requests a f i u a telephone number should be given so the IC can discuss what attendance is required buy the f i o which are

Answer 2

Immediate attendance
Deferred attendance
Data collection only

Question 3

An Icy must request an f i u when

Answer 3

They cannot determine the cause of primary fire
For any serious injury to a member of public
If the RAC is unable to determine the course of secondary fire
To possible rekindliNg of Fire from previous Brigade attendance
If an IC is refused entry for purpose of Fire investigation

NIC does not need to request f i u if there is evidence that the fire is deliberate and they do not need to determine the cause

Question 4

Who remains responsible for insuring the IMS record is completed properly after an incident

Answer 4

The incident commander

Question 5

What is the form used between fire brigade and the police regarding deliberate fires a fatality or a serious life-changing injury

Answer 5

lfb liaison report Form r r F1

Question 6

Where will a senior fire safety officer be mobilised to a firein the event no fire investigation unit is available

Answer 6

A fatal fire, potential rekindling, serious fire related firefighter injury, 12 pump fires and above